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Released 20 years ago

Reprieve

Ani DiFranco · 2006

46 min · 13 tracks · folk rock

A blend of introspective folk-rock melodies and poignant spoken-word reflections on personal and societal issues.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for deep thoughts
  • introspective reflections on life
  • consistent flow with resolution
  • thought-provoking lyrics and themes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy, upbeat tracks
  • seek immediate catchy hooks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Reprieve' was released in 2006, Ani DiFranco had established herself as a pivotal voice in folk rock, with over a dozen albums to her name. This album followed her critically acclaimed release 'Knuckle Down' and continued her exploration of social justice themes, revealing the evolution of her sound as she navigated a shifting music industry landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Dar Williams· Tori Amos· Michelle Shocked

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hypnotized 4:11
  • 2 Subconscious 3:32
  • 3 In the Margins 3:13
  • 4 Nicotine 4:06
  • 5 Decree 3:43
  • 6 78% H₂O 3:30
  • 7 Millennium Theater 3:14
  • 8 Half-Assed 3:30
  • 9 Reprieve 2:45
  • 10 A Spade 4:24
  • 11 Unrequited 4:06
  • 12 Shroud 4:48
  • 13 Reprise 1:34

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